Toyota car production cut back again

Parts shortages across its manufacturing sites globally has forced Toyota to reduce its planned production output in February by 150,000 units, putting further pressure on Australian deliveries.

The company was planning to manufacture 700,000 cars next month, however the prolonged semi-conductor shortage and other delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic will see 11 production lines in eight factories impacted.

High demand worldwide is also an ongoing factor, however the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 70 Series, as well as the Toyota HiLux, do not appear to be affected by the latest cuts.

The same can’t be said for the majority of other models offered in Australia.

The Toyota Corolla, RAV4, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR and Camry have all been impacted, as have the Lexus LS, UX and NX.

Exactly what the local impact will be remains to be seen, with Toyota Australia asking customers to contact their preferred dealership.

“Together with our parent company, we are doing everything we can to get customers into their new Toyota vehicles as soon as possible,” a spokesperson told carsales.

“We ask customers seeking an update on their individual order to please contact their local or preferred dealer, who is best placed to assist.

“We apologise to customers experiencing delays and sincerely thank them for their patience.”

Back at a global level, Toyota said it would continue to monitor the situation and consider using substitute parts where possible.

“We will also continue to work with our suppliers in strengthening the supply chain and make every effort to deliver vehicles to our customers as soon as possible,” the company said.

The world’s most valuable car brand also revealed that as a result of the revision, “the full-year production forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, is expected to be lower than the previous forecast of nine million units”.